NAKMAS National Governing Body

ABOUT NAKMAS
All about NAKMAS; it's officers, staff and structure
NAKMAS was formed in January 1992 following the defunct Martial Arts Commission (MAC).
NAKMAS is Britain's only independent National Governing Body for both traditional and modern martial arts and has a membership of 65,000 members. This is made up for 80% children and 20% adults from all walks of life, practising all different forms of martial arts.

NAKMAS is keen to promote martial arts to both abled and disabled adults and children and NAKMAS has a special interest and expertise for those individuals that are on the Autism Spectrum. Two senior members of the NAKMAS National Management Committee are autistic.

NAKMAS is accredited to the government recognised; Equality Standard: A Framework for Sport (Intermediate Level) and is also accredited to the gvovernment recognised International Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015) via the British Standards Institution and is very serious about Equality and Quality issues within NAKMAS and has a very effective Welfare Policy which was put together with the help and assistance of the NSPCC.

For more insight into the NAKMAS National Governing Body read the NAKMAS brochure entitled: "NAKMAS: The Fundamentals - Updated January 2022" by clicking here
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NAKMAS National Management Committee
  • National Chair - The Reverend Joe Ellis
    The Reverend Joe Ellis is a 8th Dan and has chaired two other National Governing Bodies previously or concurrently with NAKMAS. These being The All British Karate Organisation (TABKO) and Karate England (KE).
    Email: joe.ellis@nakmas.org.uk
  • NAKMAS National Deputy Chair - Richard Fowler
    Richard Fowler 7th Dan
    Email: richard.fowler@nakmas.org.uk

  • NAKMAS Director of Operations - Dr Sandra Beale-Ellis
    Dr Sandra Beale-Ellis 7th Dan
    Email: sandra.beale@nakmas.org.uk

  • NAKMAS National Committee Officer - Aaron Harris
    Aaron Harris 6th Dan
    Email: aaron.harris@nakmas.org.uk
  • NAKMAS National Committee Officer - Steve Keeler
    Steve Keeler 5th Dan
    Email: steve.keeler@nakmas.org.uk
  • NAKMAS National Committee Officer - Kelly McFie
    Kelly McFie 4th Dan
    Email: kelly.mcfie@nakmas.org.uk
Advisors to the NAKMAS National Management Committee:
Sarah White - Treasurer/Accountant
Jason Sinclair - Legal Advisor
Libby Ellison - Press & Media
NAKMAS Structure
MEMBERSHIPS & ACCREDITATIONS
Sport & Recreation Alliance - Full Member
The Association for International Sport For All
BSI - British Standards Institution (UKAS & ANAB)
The Equality Standard: A Framework for Sport
Anti-Bullying Alliance (Core Member)
National Autistic Society (NAS)
Member Wise

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE (DBS)
NAKMAS is a Registered Body with the DBS
Organisation Reference Number: 20293900000

SCOTTISH CRIMINAL RECORDS OFFICE (SCRO)
NAKMAS is a Registered Body with Disclosure Scotland
Registered Body Code: NAT8176

DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998
NAKMAS is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998
Registration Number: Z980656X

TRADE MARK PROTECTION
'NAKMAS' and the NAKMAS logo are registered Trade Marks
Registration Numbers: 2504609 / 2564884
Click here to see list of Trade Marks owned by NAKMAS

NAKMAS NAME PROTECTION
NAKMAS Limited (Dormant)
Company Registration Number: 05633490

INSURERS
AXA
Allianz

BANKS
Barclays Bank

ACCOUNTANT
Sarah White



Equality Standard for Sport

The Standard is owned by the 5 Sports Councils through the Sports Councils Equality Group (SCEG). It is recognised by the UK government.

The first ever equality Standard for sport was launched in November 2004. It was last updated and re-launched by SCEG in March 2012 to ensure it remained fit for purpose and reflected the latest equality legislation.

NAKMAS is accredited to the Standard at Intermediate Level and has been accredited to the Standard since June 2008.


National & International Quality Standard via the British Standard Institution (BSI) - UK (UKAS) and USA (ANAB/ANSI)

About ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management:

ISO 9001 is the internationally recognized Quality Management System (QMS) standard that benefits NAKMAS and is recognised by the UK & USA governments. Designed to be a powerful business improvement tool, ISO 9001 Quality Management certification helps NAKMAS to:

  • Continually improve, streamline operations and reduce costs
  • Win more business and compete in tenders (media and press projects and government endorsed schemes)
  • Satisfy NAKMAS members
  • Be more resilient and build a sustainable organisation to business standards
  • Shows NAKMAS strong corporate governance commitment
  • Work effectively with stakeholders, supply chains and working partners
NAKMAS has been certified to the Quality Management System since August 1998 and takes pride in its working partnership with the British Standards Institution, a body that holds a Royal Charter.

Although NAKMAS is a non-for-profit and non-funded organisation, the ISO 9001 allows NAKMAS to apply businesss standards to ensure NAKMAS it is highly effective in all areas of its operation and governance.

The certificate issued by the British Standards Institution, confirming NAKMAS' Quality Management System to ISO 9001:2015 can be viewed online or can be downloaded via pdf by clicking here
Contact the NAKMAS Head Office:
NAKMAS PO Box 630, Ashford, Kent, TN23 9AQ

Telephone: 01227 370055
Email: admin@nakmas.org.uk

Head Office Operating Hours: Monday to Friday: 10am until 2pm

While there is a member of staff or Management available as far as possible, during office hours, there are times when we use an intimate call centre. This is mostly first thing, last thing, at lunchtimes or in times of sickness or leave. If you leave them your name, club code, contact number and a brief message, we will endeavour to return your call as soon as we are available. Alternatively you can drop NAKMAS an email to which we can respond instead.